Khaouli elected chair of the Sovereignty and Justice Alliance
Khaouli was unanimously elected alliance chair for a three-month founding term, while members approved a charter on sovereignty, justice and state building.
This dossier collects reporting on Lebanese public affairs, sovereignty, institutions and political and social crises. It documents Maroun El Khaouli’s statements, meetings and initiatives as reported by the media, including contested positions. Browse by year, publisher or content type and consult the original report to assess its context.
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Khaouli was unanimously elected alliance chair for a three-month founding term, while members approved a charter on sovereignty, justice and state building.
Khaouli drew on an IOM report about Lebanese returns and compared it with Syrian displacement, calling for a national return plan; the article records his interpretation of the report.
An archived report on khaouli’s assessment of displacement costs. The original publication by MTV Lebanon provides the full context.
Khaouli compared Lebanese returns to damaged areas with continued Syrian displacement and urged a changed international approach; the article presents his interpretation rather than independently verifying his conclusions.
Khaouli urged the government, Higher Defence Council and army to strengthen coordination and border readiness following reports of military movements in Qalamoun.
Khaouli described a proposal to protect the army's security and standing, saying it would preserve legal accountability and criticism while addressing incitement and disclosure of military secrets.
Khaouli welcomed Ahmad alSharaa's position towards Lebanon and acknowledgement of responsibility for displaced Syrians, seeking joint Lebanese-Syrian plans for safe, organised returns.
In a Lebanon Debate interview, Khaouli warned about Lebanese towns placed in a red zone on Israeli maps, linking territorial sovereignty to oil and gas rights.
An archived report on the legal framework for direct negotiations. The original publication by LebanonFiles provides the full context.
In coverage of Qatar’s initiative with the International Organization for Migration, Euronews reports Khaouli’s welcome for the project and his appeal for Arab League responsibility-sharing on displacement, emphasizing organized and safe returns.
Khaouli welcomed Qatari support for returning 100,000 displaced Syrians from Lebanon through cooperation with IOM, calling for burden sharing and a broader Arab response.
Khaouli welcomed Qatar's announced support for 100000 Syrian returns with IOM, calling for political and diplomatic backing to organise safe returns.
Khaouli welcomed President Aoun's meeting with Costa and von der Leyen, viewing it as support for Syrian returns that protect displaced people's rights and Lebanon's interests.
In an interview, Khaouli called for Lebanon to join an eastern Mediterranean petroleum alliance, describing it as an economic and technical choice concerning national resources.
Khaouli denied accounts alleging that the army forced Syrians to cross a river during irregular entry, in a statement presenting his response to coverage of the border incident.
The report presents Khaouli’s response to the Maasser Al Chouf killing and his demand for government action on displacement.
The report examined continued arrivals despite increased Syrian returns after Assad’s fall, presenting Khaouli’s assessment of irregular presence within debate over border policy and statistics.
Enab Baladi reports Khaouli’s response to threats by Syrian groups to cross Lebanon’s border, alongside the army’s denial of a Syrian airspace violation.
Khaouli responded to threats from Syrian tribal individuals concerning Roumieh detainees, seeking accountability for incitement and protection of Lebanese sovereignty and borders.
Khaouli criticised a procession in Saadnayel linked to events in Sweida and called for a government decision and timetable for Syrian returns; the report presents the campaign's position.
Khaouli rejected media-circulated scenarios involving Tripoli and Lebanese territory in Syrian-Israeli arrangements, stressing sovereignty; the article does not establish that an agreement occurred.
Khaouli warned about rising Syrian displacement using estimates in his statement; these figures are reported as his attributed position.
Khaouli wrote to EU foreign ministers calling for lifting sanctions on Syria and supporting reconstruction to facilitate returns and reduce Lebanon's burdens.
In a letter, Khaouli sought lifting sanctions on Syria and reconstruction support to facilitate returns and reduce Lebanon's burdens, setting out the campaign's economic and humanitarian arguments.
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